For Sale7 Bedroom Property in Main Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16£1,495,000
Property Type
Property
Bedrooms
× 7
Bathrooms
× 6
Receptions
× 4
Guide Price
£1,495,000
Key Features
- 40 ft kitchen/breakfast room
- Circa 5,000 sq ft
- Large garden
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Description
An impressive characterful house with large gardens and adaptable accomodation
Situated on the edge of Westerham, Buckhurst Lodge, believed to be a former hunting lodge is an attractive and substantial house with spacious and adaptable accommodation together with a range of outbuildings. The property has elevations of brick partially relieved by tile hanging under a pitched tiled roof.
The entrance hall has an impressive staircase and the two principal receptions have good proportions and magnificent fireplaces.
The 40 ft kitchen/breakfast room is light and fitted with extensive working surfaces including an island. There are the usual appliances and good views over the garden. There is a pantry and separate utility.
The conservatory/garden room is very comfortable and has views over the garden.
There is a lower ground floor/basement which has been turned into a fun leisure area with wine store.
On the first floor there is a principal suite of bedroom, dressing room and bathroom with a further four bedrooms, all of which are well proportioned. There are also two more bathrooms and a dressing room. The second floor accommodates two more bedrooms, one with ensuite.
The garage area is used as a an extra store/boot room general utility.
This property has 1.5 acres of land. Outside
Buckhurst Lodge has an in and out drive and an impressive frontage with plenty of parking. To one side of the house is a large outbuilding that has served as an office, and store/workshop.
The gardens of 1.46 acres are mainly laid to lawn interspersed by mature treees and shrubs. The house is perfect for entertaining with a huge terrace including a built in bbq and oven.
There is a large fish pond and a delightful sunken garden providing an ideal place for a ping pong table.
Situation
With good road and rail communication, Buckhurst Lodge is situated on the outskirts of Westerham and is well placed for Biggin Hill airport and adjoing village with its Waitrose.
The area has a good range of local services for all the day to day needs.
There is a good selection of schools in the area in both the private and state sectors.
Leisure activities include riding and walking in the surrounding countryside with golf at a number of interesting courses in the area.
Sevenoaks 6.3 miles, Hurst Green station 4.2 miles (London Bridge 37 minutes, London Victoria 42 minutes, London Blackfriars 47 minutes), Sevenoaks station 5.8 miles (London Cannon Street 33 minutes, London Charing Cross 36 minutes), A21 (Sevenoaks Bypass) 4.3 miles, M25 (Junction 5) 4.6 miles, London Gatwick Airport 18.5 miles
Directions
Head northwest on London Road/A224 towards Lime Tree Walk. At the roundabout, take the first exit into Worships Hill/A25. Follow the road to the slight right on Westerham Road and turn right onto Beggars Lane/A233. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto London Road. Continue on this road and the property will be on the right.
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